Advanced Computer Networks
CS577/EE537
Spring 1997

SYLLABUS (Preliminary)

   1.  Jan 21		Introduction, History of Networks

   2.  Jan 28		OSI Reference Model, Network Terminology, Transparent Bridges

   3.  Feb  4		Source Routing Bridges, Distance Vector and Link State Routing

   4.  Feb 11		RIP, OSPF, IS-IS, Exterior Routing Protocols

   5.  Feb 18		ATM Concepts

   6.  Feb 25		Cell Switching

   7.  Mar 4		Congestion Control

   8.  Mar 11		mid-term (tenatative)

   9.  Mar 18

   10. Mar 25

   11. Apr  1

   12. Apr  8

   13. Apr 15

   14. Apr 22		NO CLASS

   15. Apr 29

   16. May 6